News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
Sourcing and technical hurdles still remain the primary reasons for the low adoption rate of sustainable fragrances and fragrance ingredients in the cosmetic industry with raw material availability and quality one of the major barriers.
Naturex has reported a bumper year of organic growth with sales up 21.6 per cent, and cosmetics and personal care sales up over 60 per cent.
International Specialty Products (ISP) has launched an ingredient designed to protect skin stem cells that it says can help shield the skin from stress and prevent premature ageing.
Packaging supplier MeadWestvaco (MWV) has said fourth quarter sales were up on last year, but net income fell.
Lonza has revealed full year results showing sales gains that helped to drive strong profit growth, despite the impact of REACH and negative currency exchange rates.